KSS Incidents 16 - 31 July 2026

Dear KSS Clients

Opportunistic theft remains prevalent throughout our operational areas, with copper piping, electrical cable, borehole cable and other unsecured items continuing to be targeted. We encourage all residents and businesses to remain vigilant, ensure alarm systems are armed and report any suspicious activity immediately.

Hot Items
Borehole Cable
Copper Pipes
Electrical Cables
Garden Gates
Laptops
Outdoor Lights
Solar Garden Lights
Steel Pipes
Step Ladders
Taps

Incident Summary (Crime and Other)
Howick – 10
Howick West – 2
Merrivale – 7
Mpophomeni – 1

KSS Incidents(16 -31 July 2026)
16 July 2026 – 09:00 – Old Howick Road (Howick)
The KSS Control Room received a call reporting an attempted theft at a container situated next to the business premises. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that a suspect had broken a window in an attempt to gain access. The alarm system activated, and a KSS Response Officer attended the premises and found everything in order. The client further advised that a security guard had been patrolling the premises at the time of the incident. As per the client, there was no need for SAPS to attend.

16 July 2026 – 14:11 – Geekie Road (Merrivale)
The KSS Control Room received a call reporting the theft of a braai stand. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that the suspect gained access by jumping over the perimeter wall before stealing a braai stand from the tenant's veranda. As per the client, there was no need for SAPS to attend.

17 July 2026 – 01:14 – Shafton Road (Howick)
While conducting routine patrols in the area, KSS Response Officers observed suspicious activity involving several individuals with hunting dogs. KSS Officers investigated and located four males together with three hunting dogs. One of the individuals advised that a dog had jumped from the vehicle while chasing a rabbit. KSS Officers warned the individuals and instructed them to leave the area.

17 July 2026 – 22:00 – Laglibalele Road (Mpophomeni)
The KSS Control Room received an alarm activation reporting that a vehicle had collided with the boundary wall of the property. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. KSS Officers reported that the driver was under the influence of alcohol and was driving without a valid driver's licence. SAPS attended the scene and arrested the driver. The driver's family made arrangements with the client to repair the damaged wall.